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GY52 XVU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,740 mi
Last recorded96,740 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 XVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,740 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dim

negative battery terminal loose

various suspension and steering component's corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,147 miles

all suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,583 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 95,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill damaged/distorted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,884 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,278 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs; inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint (before steering rack) corroded

Various steering and suspension components have substantial surface corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,278 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery negative terminal lose

Coil spring corroded All coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs; inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint (before steering rack) corroded

Various steering and suspension components have substantial surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint substantially corroded (before steering rack)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Substantial surface corrosion on multiple steering & suspension components across front and rear axels

Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint substantially corroded (before steering rack)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Substantial surface corrosion on multiple steering & suspension components across front and rear axels

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,444 miles

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding

age cracks in both rear tyres

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,778 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

em light on.

small split at end of n/s wiper blade.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all shock absorber dust covers are heavily deteriorated.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,875 miles

both headlights lenes fading

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,934 miles

osf headlight lens fading

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,284 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,284 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,257 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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GY52 XVU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY52 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY52 XVU registered?

GY52 XVU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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